MEPs welcome unity on Brexit and call for reform of the EU

Posted on: 19/05/2017

MEPs welcomed the unity of the 27 Member States and the EU institutions with regard to Brexit and also called for a reform of the EU to benefit all its citizens.

The President of the European Council Donald Tusk presented to MEPs the Guidelines for Brexit negotiations agreed by the Member States at the summit on 29 April. He welcomed the alignment with the ‘red lines’ set by the European Parliament. The detailed negotiating mandate will be presented for adoption at a Council meeting on 22nd May, pointed out the President of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker.

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